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Need assistance safeguarding your PC against Meltdown and Spectre attacks.

Need assistance safeguarding your PC against Meltdown and Spectre attacks.

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i_am_awsome10
Junior Member
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05-15-2018, 11:04 AM
#1
Hey, I understand your concern. You've tried several steps—installing the latest BIOS update from Dell, checking updates, and even uninstalling antivirus software—but the vulnerability persists. Could there be another factor at play? Let me know if you want to explore further troubleshooting options. Thanks!
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i_am_awsome10
05-15-2018, 11:04 AM #1

Hey, I understand your concern. You've tried several steps—installing the latest BIOS update from Dell, checking updates, and even uninstalling antivirus software—but the vulnerability persists. Could there be another factor at play? Let me know if you want to explore further troubleshooting options. Thanks!

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Salty___Bud
Member
246
05-21-2018, 07:37 AM
#2
The best way to safeguard yourself from any threat is to avoid connecting to the internet altogether. However, regarding meltdown and Spectre issues, a straightforward solution like running PowerShell commands or applying updates isn't sufficient. The challenge lies in the hardware level, where even software patches through Windows only partially mitigate the risk. It's possible the script contains an error, the Dell fix isn't fully implemented, or Windows hasn't released the complete update yet—something common with recent Windows releases.
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Salty___Bud
05-21-2018, 07:37 AM #2

The best way to safeguard yourself from any threat is to avoid connecting to the internet altogether. However, regarding meltdown and Spectre issues, a straightforward solution like running PowerShell commands or applying updates isn't sufficient. The challenge lies in the hardware level, where even software patches through Windows only partially mitigate the risk. It's possible the script contains an error, the Dell fix isn't fully implemented, or Windows hasn't released the complete update yet—something common with recent Windows releases.

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ViNxNewBrand
Member
61
05-23-2018, 01:05 AM
#3
I've been using my tablet for internet browsing. The PowerShell script is meant to verify strong protection, not to modify it. I'm focusing on ensuring Windows updates and BIOS are functioning properly so I can safely connect to the internet when needed.
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ViNxNewBrand
05-23-2018, 01:05 AM #3

I've been using my tablet for internet browsing. The PowerShell script is meant to verify strong protection, not to modify it. I'm focusing on ensuring Windows updates and BIOS are functioning properly so I can safely connect to the internet when needed.

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_xXTwinkiesXx_
Junior Member
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05-23-2018, 02:36 AM
#4
Bump...
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_xXTwinkiesXx_
05-23-2018, 02:36 AM #4

Bump...